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THIS WEEK’S ChoW is Ruth 2 which continues the story of two down and out women. Although Ruth made a fine commitment to her mother-in-law in chapter 1 the fact of the matter is they were destitute. Now the focus of the story shifts to Boaz a wealthy landowner. He shows great kindness to Ruth […]

Dear Friends, The newsletter for this weekend at Living Word contains a lot on work and the various thoughts and attitudes we might have about this gift of God. This is in part due to the Labor Day holiday but also because of our new worship series on WORK. God bless your week. Pastor Lange […]

1st Timothy is a letter from Paul to his young protégé, Timothy, whom he had tutored, trained and then sent to lead the church at Ephesus (a congregation Paul himself had helped begin). Paul is keeping in touch here and giving practical, pastoral instruction, regarding the organization and order of public worship. Many find the […]

THIS WEEKS ChoW IS Psalms 4 and 5. These two Psalms of David speak of needs for God to watch over, keep, guide, direct, give peace and show grace to His followers. While they are psalms arising from David’s personal feelings and needs they reflect the challenges of the larger community and thus were intended […]

A new study will begin on Aug. 4 This study is called That The World May Know, a study that reveals the Bible’s historical context and its significance to modern believers, illuminating life-changing “faith lessons” that will ignite your faith, strengthen your convictions and inspire you to follow the Lord as you courageously impact our […]

Reflection on the Word Psalm 25 is part of what is known as Book One of the Psalms (# 1-41). These are Psalms of David and have a very personal nature to them. Psalm 25 actually begins a set of 4 Psalms that are classified as “lament” psalms. They express a concern or point of […]

Reflections on the Word Chapter 33 is a repeat of Ezekiel’s call from the Lord to be a prophet. Ezekiel was a prophet who warned the people of approaching judgment and the fall of their country so his ministry was somewhere around 600 to 570 B.C. (Jerusalem finally fell once and for all in 586 […]

Luke 6 (ChoW for Feb. 15-21) Reflections on the Word This chapter reminds us just how easy it is to lose our grip on the truth. It’s so easy to live a life of have-tos, of slavery and of guilt. Maybe we forget we already have God’s approval in Jesus Christ so instead we slave […]

Israel’s Only Savior 43 But now, this is what the LORD says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass […]